A brief summary and other information regarding the rides and attractions at Walt Disney World.

Key

Length: Duration of the actual attraction in minutes (m) and seconds (s).

Description: Brief summary of the attraction

FP+: States whether or not the attraction is available to fastpass and indicates the priority; H = High: Fastpass+ is highly recommended, M = Medium: Fastpass+ recommended but not necessary, L = Low: Fastpass+ not probably required but book if nothing else is available.

Height: The ride's height restriction in inches, if applicable.

When To Ride: An indication of when best to visit the attraction based on how popular it gets throughout the day. Popular attractions should be ridden at park opening or in the first hour before the crowds increase, less popular attraction can wait until later in the day.

Magic Kingdom

Attraction

Length

Description

FP+

Height

When to Ride

Astro Orbiter

2m30s

Kind of like Dumbo and Aladdin but MUCH MUCH higher. Very slow loading so there can be a queue

No

First Hour

Big Thunder Mountain

3m

A thrilling, but family friendly, roller coaster. Themed as a runaway train.

Yes (H)

40"

First Hour

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

6m

Help Buzz defeat Zorg in this giant arcade shooting game that slowly moves through various animatronic scenes. Great fun and hugely popular

Yes (M)

First Hour

Carousel of Progress

20m

Designed by Walt himself for the Worlds Fair. Follow a family through the ages from the early 1900s to 1970s. A classic and sometimes a welcome rest in the cool aircon

No

Afternoon

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

1m30s

An aerial carousel, with 'flying' elephants that gently lift into the air as the ride turns around. Same as Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Yes (L)

Before Lunch / After Dinner

Enchanted Tales With Belle

25m

Interactive show with Belle and cast telling stories

Yes (L)

Before Lunch / After Dinner

It's a Small World

12m

Slow boat ride through doll animatronics from various countries. Warning: you'll never get the song out of your head

Yes (L)

Before Lunch / After Dinner

Jungle Cruise

11m

Cruise through the 'jungle', see many animatronic animals and hear loads of corny jokes

Yes (M)

Before Lunch / After Dinner

Liberty Square Riverboat

17m

Circle Tom Sawyer Island on a replica paddle steamer

No

Afternoon Filler

Mad Tea Party

2m30s

Spinning teacups ride

Yes (L)

Before Lunch / After Dinner

Magic Carpets of Aladdin

1m30s

Aerial carousel, similar to Dumbo but with magic carpets instead of elephants

No

Before Lunch / After Dinner

Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

3m

A gentle ride in a honeypot through scenes from Winnie the Pooh

Yes (M)

Early Morning or Evening

Mickey's PhilharMagic

10m

A 4D trip through some classic Disney movies

Yes (L)

Afternoon Filler

Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

10m

Interactive show with animated characters from the Monsters Inc films on a large screen. Just hope that you're not "that guy".

Yes (L)

Before Lunch / After Dinner

Peter Pan's Flight

3m

Climb aboard a flying pirate ship. Very popular ride.

Yes (H)

Park Opening

Pirates of the Caribbean

9m

A boat ride through the scenes that were the inspiration for the movie (yes, this came first). Parts are dark and noisy, might be scary for young children

Yes (M)

First Hour / After Dinner

Prince Charming Regal Carousel

3m

Typical carrousel themed to Prince Charming

No

Afternoon Filler

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

3m

A smooth roller coaster, some minor drops. Great theming to the movie. Extremely popular.

Yes (H)

38"

Park Opening

Space Mountain

3m

Dark roller coaster. Rocket through space. No inversions or corkscrews. NB seats are single file, so you cannot sit beside younger kids

Yes (H)

44"

Park Opening

Splash Mountain

12m

A classic log flume ride through Briar patch. You will get wet. Big drop at the end

Yes (H)

40"

First Hour

Stitch's Great Escape

15m

Dark noisy show with the addition of smells and water spray. Could be scary for kids. Ride it an make up your own mind

No

40"

Before Lunch / After Dinner

The Barnstormer

1m10s

A very gentle coaster, cars are quite small

Yes (M)

35"

Before Lunch / After Dinner

The Haunted Mansion

8m

A slow ride through the Haunted Mansion. Dark and although not really scary, you may want to consider younger kids

Yes (M)

Before Lunch / After Dinner

Tomorrowland Peoplemover

10m

A continuously moving ride through tomorrowland. Can be a welcome break

Fly on a glider through various scenes projected on a huge screen. Popular. Try and get the first row if possible.

Yes (H)

40"

Park Opening

Sum of All Thrills (Innoventions East)

3m

A robotic arm simulator that lets you design a roller coaster, jet flight or bobsled ride and then rider it. 54" ride height applies if there is an upside down element. Although a slow loading ride, it is also relatively unknown and hidden.

No

48"/54"

First Hour

Test Track

5m30s

Design your car and then test it against the ride's standard car on the track. The fastest ride in WDW. Has a single rider line. Very popular

Yes (H)

40"

Park Opening

The Seas with Nemo and Friends

5m

Similar to Little Mermaid but themed to Nemo

Yes (L)

Before Lunch / After Dinner

Turtle Talk with Crush

15m

So funny. Get to have an interactive chat with Crush from Finding Nemo

Yes (L)

Before Lunch / After Dinner

Hollywood Studios

Attraction

Length

Description

FP+

Height

When to Ride

Beauty & the Beast - Live on Stage

25m

A full on live stage show.

Yes (L)

Before Lunch

Disney Junior - Live on Stage

25m

Live show where children can meet characters from the Disney Junior channel.

Yes (L)

Before Lunch

Fantasmic

25m

Watch Sorcerer Mickey fight off the Disney bad guys, with fireworks, water fountains and dramatic lighting effects. Although it is a larger theatre it is very popular. Both FP+ and reserved seating is available with a dining package. If there is a 2nd showing this is usually quieter. Some parts can be scary for younger kids

Yes (M)

Evening

For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration

30m

Live musical show based on the popular Frozen film

Yes (L)

Before Lunch / After Dinner

Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

30m

Behind the scenes stunt show starring Indy.

Yes (L)

Afternoon Filler

Jedi Training Academy

20m

Get to fight Darth Vader or Seventh Sister Inquisitor. For kids 4-12. Very popular, no FP+. Go straight to sign up at opening, kids must be with you. You will get a return time for the show later in the day.

No

Park Opening / Scheduled

Muppet Vision 3D

20m

Good fun 3D show with the classic Muppet characters and all the chaos that comes alone with them

Yes (L)

Afternoon Filler

Rock'n'Roller Coaster

1m30s

A dark, fast roller coaster with inversions and corkscrews, all to the background of Aerosmith music. Also has a single rider line

Yes (H)

48"

Park Opening

Star Tours

10m

Board a starspeeder 'piloted' by C3PO and have an adventure. 3D and multiple movements (can be jerky). Great fun ride and multiple possible scenarios.

Yes (H)

40"

First Hour

Star Wars Launch Bay Theater

10m

A film about the making of the latest Star Wars movie. Following that, the Launch Bay itself is an exhibit showing Star Wars models and costumes plus you can meet Chewbacca, Kylo Ren and some cheeky Jawas

No

Afternoon Filler

The Great Movie Ride

20m

A tram ride through classic movie scenes with animatronics. Get kidnapped by gangsters or bandits.

Yes (M)

Before Lunch / After Dinner

Tower of Terror

10m

A ride of drops and surprises. Computer controlled ride sequence means you never know when your going to go up and when you're going to go down. Might be a bit scary for younger kids.

Yes (H)

40"

First Hour

Toy Story Midway Mania

6m

Hugely popular family ride and large queues. It's an interactive 3D set of games, much like what you'd find in a carnival. All done through a pull string cannon, your arm will be falling off by the time you're finished

Yes (H)

Park Opening

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

20m

Musical stage production including live action, puppets and animatronics

Yes (L)

Before Lunch / After Dinner

Animal Kingdom

Attraction

Length

Description

FP+

Height

When to Ride

It's Tough to be a Bug

8m

A 4D show with cast from A Bugs Life. Some scenes could be intense and scary for younger kids.

Yes (L)

Before Lunch

Dinosaur

12m

Journey on a jeep into to the past to rescue a dinosaur. This is a very bumpy and jerky ride some dark and loud parts. Some of the effects, especially the dinosaur animatronics might be scary for young kids

Yes (H)

40"

First Hour

Expedition Everest

3m

A thrilling roller coaster through Mt Everest with a Yeti encounter. No inversions but does go backwards and there's a steep drop. Great fun

Yes (H)

44"

Park Opening

Festival of the Lion King

25m

A live mini-broadway musical based on the Lion King. Popular

Yes (L)

Before Lunch / After Dinner

Finding Nemo - The Musical

40m

A 'puppet' musical show based on Finding Nemo.

Yes (L)

Late Afternoon

Flights of Wonder

20m

A show with free flying birds demonstrating their skills. They do ask for a volunteer at one stage, do it.

No

Afternoon Filler

Kali River Rapids

5m

A large raft ride, you will get wet.

Yes (H)

38"

First Hour / Late Afternoon

Kilimanjaro Safaris

25m

Take a ride in a Safari Truck through the savannah. This can be a bumpy and jerky ride. Guides will give a commentary on everything so see. Expect some close up encounters. Try and sit on the outside if possible and even do twice, once on each side to see everything

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